2/21/2018
Data
- Measurements of relative abundances.
- Data are collected as counts.
- Variability in estimate of composition dependent on sample sizes and composition.
Testate amoebae

Testate Data

Pollen Data

Models
- Weighted Averaging.
- Modern Analog.
- Random Forest.
- BUMMER.
- Bayesian Methods (MVGP).
BUMMER
- Univariate response of species to covariate.
- Gaussian-shaped response curve.
MVGP
- Flexible response of species to covariate.
- Shape of response curve determined by data.
MVGP Testate

MVGP Pollen

WA vs. MVGP

Model Prediction Comparison

Caribou Bog Reconstruction

Ecological Functional Groups Testate

Ecological Functional Groups Pollen

Simulation Reconstruction
